MS Software Engineering at Brandeis University

Programme overview

Brandeis Online’s Master of Software Engineering (MSE) degree prepares experienced and aspiring technologists to design, build and maintain complex software systems across a growing field. Delivered 100% online, part-time through the Rabb School of Continuing Studies; 30 credits.

Faculty: Rabb School of Continuing Studies | Department: Brandeis Online | Duration: 30 credits; Finish in 1-2 years | Study mode: online | Location: Waltham, MA, United States

What you will study

Courses include RSEG 105 Expert Software Development in Java; RSEG 120 Software Development Methodologies; RSEG 126 Release Control and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (DevOps); RSEG 131 Software Testing Techniques; RSEG 161 Web Development Technologies; RSEG 102 Software Development in Java.

Career pathways

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Entry requirements

Program Requirements During the 30-credit online Master of Software Engineering program, your core courses cover key stages of the software development life cycle, such as, expert software development, software testing techniques and release management/DevOps. Electives allow you to build skills in areas such as cloud computing, mobile applications and responsive web design. GRE not required.

USD 36,600 for the whole programme (2025-2026). Total tuition for a 30-credit online programme at $1,220 per credit; excludes course materials fees, deposit and books. Source

Master's admission for spring 2027 or fall 2027; Spring 2027 entry is offered for the MBA, Business Analytics, Finance, Global Sustainability Policy and Management, Public Policy, Biochemistry and Biophysics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Molecular and Cell Biology, Mathematics Postbaccalaureate and Studio Art Postbaccalaureate.

Spring admission: priority deadline October 15, final deadline November 15 (Studio Art Postbaccalaureate December 1). Fall admission: School of Business and Economics priority deadline November 1; Heller programmes priority deadline December 15; Rounds January 15, March 1 and April 15. Online application fee $75 unless waived.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.gps.brandeis.edu/apply/

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